1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy

  • 15 June 2024
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Start in Brescia

The 2024 1000 Miglia began in Brescia under easing rains. Over 400 classic cars (1927-1957) started amidst cheering crowds. The route featured trials in Brescia Castle and a Village Parade in Piazza Vittoria, passing through Franciacorta to Bergamo.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 1 The 1000 Miglia offers breathtaking landscapes during the 5 days of driving.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - First Leg: Turin

The cars traveled from Brescia to Bergamo for commemorative trials, then on to Novara and Vercelli for trials and controls, ending the first leg in a warmly welcoming Turin, with the Mole Antonelliana illuminated.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 2 The first leg of the 2024 1000 Miglia ended in Turin.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Second Leg: Viareggio

After a break in Genoa, the route included coastal and mountain trials, passing through La Spezia and Massa before reaching Viareggio, with final trials marking Puccini's death anniversary.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 3 Cars parading through Massa before heading to Viareggio.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Third Leg: Rome

Despite morning rains, the convoy enjoyed clear skies from Castiglione della Pescaia to Rome. Highlights included trials around Lake Bolsena, a control at Viterbo’s Papal Palace, and a parade by the Colosseum.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 4 The Eternal City's spectacle for the 1000 Miglia's classic midpoint before heading back north.

Friday, June 14, 2024 - Fourth Leg: Bologna

Starting in Civita Castellana, the convoy passed through Amelia and Baschi, with a notable parade in Orvieto before reaching Bologna.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 5 The 1000 Miglia offers thrilling drives through breathtaking landscapes and Italian villages.

Saturday, June 15, 2024 - Final Leg: Bologna to Brescia

The final leg saw the cars leaving Bologna and making their way back to Brescia, completing a loop that covered some of Italy's most scenic and historic routes. The event concluded with the triumphant arrival of Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, who drove their Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato to victory. This marked Vesco's seventh overall win, while Salvinelli celebrated his fourth consecutive triumph. The 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia once again showcased the timeless allure of classic cars and the enduring spirit of the race.

1000 Miglia 2024: The Unforgettable Journey Through The Heart of Italy - 6 Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, winners of the 2024 1000 Miglia, at the wheel of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato.

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